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Classic Waterfront Cottage Private Pool ...

Waterfront Surf Shack in Emerald Isle, NC | Pool + Walk to BeachTucked along a peaceful creek in Emerald Isle, NC, this one-of-a-kind coastal bungalow is less “ideal beach home” and more magical surf shack with personality. Expect peaceful water...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Steps to Beach! Emerald Isle Condo w/ Oc...

Pebble Beach Community | Walk to Local Dining | Recently RenovatedEscape the hordes and embrace the rhythm of the tides at this Emerald Isle vacation rental. Located just steps from the community beach, your stay offers the luxury of a secluded...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Kokomoe: Cozy Beach Retreat with Pool, G...

Welcome to Kokomoe – Your Ideal Beach EscapeLocated in the serene Spinnaker’s Reach neighborhood, Kokomoe offers the ultimate setting for a calming and memorable beach hideaway. This appealing 3rd-row oceanside duplex is just a short walk or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a top rated attraction for Crystal Coast visitors of all ages. A fascinating destination for kids and adults alike, the sprawling coastal facility, located along the Bogue Sound on Roosevelt Drive, is an...

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

Take a walk on Pine Knoll Shores' wild side with a visit to the pristine, undeveloped Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, an expansive 265 acre nature preserve, conveniently located next to the town's most visited attraction, the North Carolina...